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RCA VR552 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Safety Information

    VCR Plus+ System and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ System is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation. COMMERCIAL>>ADVANCE® and MOVIE>>ADVANCE® are registered trademarks of SRT, Inc. A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed by Arthur D. Little Enterprises.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Recording ... 25 Express Recording (XPR) ... 26 Timer Recording ... 27 Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ System ... 28 Setting Up the Channel List ... 28 Using the VCR Plus+ System ... 28 Stopping a Timer Recording ... 30 Reviewing and Clearing Programs ...
  • Page 4 Before Connecting Components ... 43 Jacks and Cables ... 44 RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ... 44 Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) ... 44 Choosing a VCR Connection ... 45 TV with RF Jack Only... 46 TV with A/V Jacks ... 47 TV with A/V Jacks and Cable Box ...

  • Page 5: First Things First

    To help you along, there’s even an initial set-up feature the first time you turn on your VCR which walks you through several set up steps at once. Getting Started Before this first step, though, learning about the time and date, your remote control’s features,...

  • Page 6: Step 1: What's In The Box

    STEP 3: Connect your VCR If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system and then to your TV, use the VCR’s ANT IN and RF OUT jacks for a good signal as shown to the right.

  • Page 7: Step 5: Tune The Tv

    STEP 6: turn on the VCR Press POWER on the VCR’s front panel or the VCR button on the remote control to turn on the VCR. The first time you turn the VCR on, a menu screen appears. This is the start of an interactive set up which helps you pick different options for your VCR.
  • Page 8 First Things First • Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you connected your VCR using the ANT IN and RF OUT jacks. • Check your connections. If you chose to set up your VCR options individually, then go to the next section.

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr

    Set-up features Below is a list of features that need to set up before using your VCR for the first time. Many of these menus are covered during the initial set up, but if you ever want to change a menu, refer to this section.

  • Page 10: Using The Menu To Set Up Features

    Setting Up the VCR Using the Menu to Set Up Features You can set up your VCR’s features by using the remote control’s buttons to enter your choices from on-screen instructions. Each menu item is explained in this section. For each numbered selection on the menus, use the same numbered button on the remote control to select it.

  • Page 11: Cable Box Setup

    Cable Box Setup This set up applies only when all channels are received through a cable box. In this case, the VCR will automatically enter the channel used to view cable box programming. Your VCR will use this channel for all future timer recordings.

  • Page 12: Vcr Channels List

    (usually 3, 4 or video) Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to continue 5. Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that the VCR will now receive all signals on the designated channel. CABLE BOX SETUP The VCR will now...

  • Page 13: To Change The Signal Type

    The VCR begins scanning for the available channels—this takes about one to two minutes. When the scan is complete, the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number available. At this point, pressing CHAN up or down should only select the active channels.

  • Page 14: Adding Or Removing Channels

    4. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish this set up. Time and Date The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: manually, and the Auto Clock Feature. The Auto Clock Feature enables the VCR to update the clock each time the VCR is turned off. The Auto Clock is advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically.

  • Page 15: Setting The Time Zone

    Setting Up the VCR Setting the Time Zone 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the VCR Main Menu. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recodings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit 2.

  • Page 16: Set The Time And Date Manually

    If the AUTO CLOCK SET was unsuccessful, set the clock through the menu option. The AUTO CLOCK SET feature is set to OFF automatically when you set the clock this way. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+...

  • Page 17: Vcr Plus+ System Channels

    Press MENU to save Screen is for an example only. VCR Plus+ System is a registered trademarkof Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ System is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation. Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System Channel Numbers for...

  • Page 18: Vcr Plus+ System Worksheet

    Cable-TV Station Name Channel Number** ESPN *Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on. **Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned. Channel Number Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System You Receive the...

  • Page 19: Additional Set-Up Features

    Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up. Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option If you own a compatible RCA, GE, or ProScan remote that has a VCR2, VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button, this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button.

  • Page 20: Auto Play

    OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off. • 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00: The VCR turns off after one, two, or three hours of inactivity. Thirty seconds before shutting off, the VCR will warn you with a screen reading, “The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds.

  • Page 21: Front Panel Brightness (Vcr Display)

    Setting Up the VCR Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display) You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel on the front of the VCR. Press 4 to switch between the options. • AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims the display when the VCR is off.

  • Page 23: Vcr Basics

    VCR Basics Learn the basics To get you started These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording a program should do just that. This section shows you the basics of using your VCR.

  • Page 24: Remote Buttons

    INPUT Selects between the line input and the VCR’s tuner. Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR. If you are having trouble with the INPUT channel, refer to page 52.

  • Page 25: Playing A Tape

    VCR or cable/antenna system. Playing a Tape 1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV’s video input- see page 53 for more about the video input channel). 2. Insert a tape in the VCR.

  • Page 26: Tape Eject

    Check the Safety Tab No matter which recording option you use, you need to make sure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the tape’s safety tab is in place. You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed.

  • Page 27: Recording

    RECORDING Several Recording Options Now that you’ve gone through the necessary steps to operate your VCR, it’s time to explain the different recording features available to suit your needs including: • Recording (explained in VCR Basics section) • Express Recording •...

  • Page 28: Recording Features

    (See VCR Basics section.) • Express Recording (XPR) starts recording a program you are watching. You can then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after a designated period of time. • Timer Recording programming the VCR to automatically start and stop recording at a predetermined time.

  • Page 29: Timer Recording

    The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to select the line input), start time and end time (including AM or PM). The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock. The date and/or speed can be changed when flashing.

  • Page 30: Timer Recording With Vcr Plus+ System

    1. Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Display the VCR Plus+ Channel List menu. 3. Go to Setting Up Your VCR if you need more information on setting up your VCR Plus+ channel list. Using the VCR Plus + System 1.

  • Page 31: Vcr Plus+ System Recording

    PlusCode is a registered trademarkof Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus+ System Recording Clock must be set correctly.

  • Page 32: Stopping A Timer Recording

    Press and hold the STOP button for three seconds. Reviewing and Clearing Programs To review programs that you have already set up: 1. Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs.

  • Page 33: Copying And Editing Tapes

    1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram below. 2. Turn on both VCRs and TV. 3. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV’s video input). 4. If you are using coaxial cables for the connection, tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4—the one selected on the...

  • Page 35: Other Features

    Features to Enhance VCR Operation • Commercial Advance • Movie Advance • Picture Search Options • Tracking ™ • Pro-Tect Plus Locking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays First things first Setting Up the VCR VCR Basics Recording Other Features Connections Reference...

  • Page 36: Commercial Advance

    ADVANCE is patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. After recording, the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning of the recording and determines where the commercials are located. It then marks the beginning and end of the detected commercial segments, and when finished, returns the tape to the end of the recording.

  • Page 37: Commercial Advance Marking

    Recording The VCR automatically marks the commercials after the power is tur ned off. – Recording When you stop the r ecording, the VCR prompts you to mark the commercials. • Select OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercials. ADVANCE...

  • Page 38: Commercial Advance Playback

    SEARCH. If you press SEARCH during playback of material other than commercials, the VCR advances to the end of the next “marked” commercial block and resumes playback. The VCR resumes playback when it reaches the end of the marked commercials.

  • Page 39: Movie Advance

    Pressing 2 or 3 gives the same response and takes you to a different search feature. If you accidentally make a wr ong selection, press STOP•EJECT on the VCR and reinsert the tape. Press SEARCH. If you press 1, the MOVIE ADVANCE menu appears.
  • Page 40 Pressing 2 to GO TO PREVIEW has the following screen appears with a video background: When a preview is detected, the VCR cues it and begins playing automatically. Pressing SEARCH goes back to the beginning of the previous pr eview. Pressing STOP cancels the preview view .

  • Page 41: Picture Search Options

    3. Press FWD to increase or REV to decrease the speed of the search. 4. Use TRACK up or down to remove any streaks from the picture. 5. Press PLAY to return to normal playback. The VCR switches automatically from slow-motion playback to stop after a few minutes.

  • Page 42: Frame Advance

    During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape. To Search: 1.

  • Page 43: Go-To Search

    Your VCR has automatic tracking which r emoves the str eaks or snow from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR.

  • Page 44: Time Counter

    On-screen Displays The INFO button shows the status of the VCR (STOP , PLAY, RECORD, etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set before they can be displayed.

  • Page 45: Connections

    Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components. First things first Setting Up the VCR VCR Basics Recording Program The Remote OTHER FEATURES...

  • Page 46: Connecting Your Vcr

    These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. RF Jack The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled ANT IN and RF OUT. The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR’s RF OUT jack and your TV’s antenna input.

  • Page 47: Choosing A Vcr Connection

    Connections Choosing a VCR Connection There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable service, and if you have a cable box, and whether some of the channels are scrambled, and maybe you have a satellite receiver along with cable (but no cable box), or a satellite receiver and no cable or...

  • Page 48: Tv With Rf Jack Only

    2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps. Using This Connection Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever one you selected with the 3 CH. 4 switch on the back of the VCR. To play a tape: 1. Insert a tape.

  • Page 49: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks

    You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television has audio/video jacks. This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). To use this connection, you must have: •...

  • Page 50: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks And Cable Box To Unscramble Pay Channels Only

    • Your TV has audio/video input jacks. This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the cable box while watching an unscrambled channel. To use this connection, you must have: •...

  • Page 51: Reference

    This section gives you some additional information about the VCR, including a description of the unit’s controls and display. You also will find a Troubleshooting Tips section and a question and answer section about COMMERCIAL ADVANCE in this Appendix, which might help to resolve some of those simple problems.

  • Page 52: Front Panel

    STOP•EJECT Stops the normal functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause. Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped.Indicator Panel TV•VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the cable/ antenna system.

  • Page 53: Display Panel

    ) Lights during an express or timer recording or when the VCR is set for a timer recording and the VCR is turned off. Flashes when the clock is not set. Flashes when the timer redcording is set and there is no tape in the VCR.

  • Page 54: How To Find Your Tv's Video Input Channel

    Video Input Channel You need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel if you are using the VCR’s VIDEO/STEREO OUT jacks to connect to the TV’s VIDEO/STEREO INPUT jacks. You must select this “channel” before you can see the VCR’s menus, the cable or antenna reception, and the content that’s on a tape, but you cannot do it...

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting Tips

    Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet. • Check to make sure your connections are correct. VCR does not respond to remote • Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote. • The batteries may need changing. •...
  • Page 56 Check to make sure VCR Plus+ system setup was completed correctly. Will not record • Check to make sure the safety tab is intact. • Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode. Press INPUT on the remote.
  • Page 57 Check to make sure the Auto Play ON/OFF feature is set to ON. TIMER indicator flashes • Clock is not set. • Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set. • TIMER and RECORD indicators flash when the ProTect Plus feature is activated.
  • Page 58 • Home Recording was selected for the tape type in the menu. Eject cassette and reinsert. VCR forwards through commercials or momentarily displays a blue screen during playback. • Commercial Advance Playback feature is set to AUTO. Set it to MANUAL.

  • Page 59: Questions And Answers About Commercial

    What happens if the marking process is interrupted? Marking can be interrupted to allow use of the VCR. Marking will resume again when the VCR’s power is turned off as long as the tape has not been ejected from the VCR.

  • Page 60: Specifications

    Cleaning the VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top, back, sides, and bottom of the cabinet. Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents.

  • Page 61: Warranty

    Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR. • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR. How you get service: •...

  • Page 62: Index

    Number buttons 6, 14, 22 On-screen Displays 42 Overheating 43 PAUSE button 22 Picture search options 39 PLAY button 22, 50 Plugging in the VCR 4 POWER button 23, 50 Power surges 43 Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking 41 Problem solving 53...
  • Page 63 Timer recording 26, 27 stopping 30 Tips, troubleshooting 53 TRACK buttons 23 Tracking 41 Troubleshooting tips 53 TV•VCR button 23 VCR channel list 9 VCR, cleaning 58 VCR connections 44 VCR MAIN MENU 9 VCR Plus+ 15 Channel list 15 recording 29...
  • Page 64 If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.

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